Mpoi Hilpert, MLaw, LL.M.
Assistant in European Law
Institute for European Global Studies,
University of Basel
Riehenstrasse 154
CH-4058 Basel
- Swiss and EU Food law
- Swiss and EU Novel Food Regulation
- European Economic Law
- International and European Human Rights Protection
- Comparative Law
"The Regulation of Novel Foods in the EU and Switzerland: A Pursuit of Food Safety, Security and Sustainability"
Professional Experience:
Since September 2021: Teaching and Research Assistant, Institute for European Global Studies, University of Basel
2020: Research Consultant, Procedural and Adjectival Law Department, National University of Lesotho
2012- 2017: Lecturer, Language Centre, University of Basel
2009- 2011: Project Lawyer, Protimos Foundation (UK, Lesotho)
2008 -2009: Associate, Du Preez Liebetrau & Co (Lesotho)
2005- 2008: Candidate Attorney, Phatshoane Henney Attorneys (South Africa)
Education:
2020-2021: Master of Law (MLaw) in International and Comparative Law, University of Zurich
2012 – 2013: Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in European Integration, Institute for European Global Studies, University of Basel
2007 – 2008: Master of laws (LL.M.) in Mercantile Law specialising in Labour and Employment Law, University of the Free State (South Africa)
2007: Admission to the bar
2006 – 2007: Certificate in Practical Legal Training, School for Legal Practice, University of the Free State (South Africa)
2000 – 2005: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), National University of Lesotho
Book contributions:
Leuta, Mpoi, “Part 3: National Sources: Africa (Lesotho)” in: WASH United, Freshwater Action Network (FAN Global), WaterLex (2012) The human right to safe drinking water and sanitation in law policy – a sourcebook, pp.122 – 149.
- Introduction to EU Law
- European Law Moot Court